Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX1R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 6 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX1R II is 85 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will offer you greater detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.